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School's Out Day Camps & Events in RVA

February 9, 2025

Schools will be closed on February 17th for Richmond Public Schools, while schools are closed on February 17th and 18th for Henrico County Public Schools. Hanover County Public Schools students will now have class on February 17th.
Here are some School's Out Camps & Events in RVA and Henrico County. Check back often this week as we continue to add additional camps and events:


Richmond

Half-Day Camp: Be a Shelter Helper Hero (February 17th & 18th)- SPACES FULL

Two half-day camp options:
9 a.m. to noon for pre-K (must be age 5) and kindergarten
1 to 4 p.m. for grades 1-5

ALL NEW! Immerse yourself as a shelter helper hero and get a sneak peak into what we do here at the Richmond SPCA! Activities will include

  • making enrichment items for our animals
  • creating your own superhero animal
  • playing games
  • interacting with our pets who are awaiting adoption

Location: Richmond SPCA2519 Hermitage Road, Richmond, VA 23220

Website: Half-Day Camp: Be a Shelter Helper Hero - Richmond SPCA


RVC's School's Out Camp

๐‘๐ž๐ ๐ข๐ฌ๐ญ๐ซ๐š๐ญ๐ข๐จ๐ง๐ฌ ๐š๐ซ๐ž ๐จ๐ฉ๐ž๐ง ๐Ÿ๐จ๐ซ ๐จ๐ฎ๐ซ ๐’๐œ๐ก๐จ๐จ๐ฅ'๐ฌ ๐Ž๐ฎ๐ญ ๐‚๐š๐ฆ๐ฉ๐ฌ ๐จ๐ง ๐…๐ž๐›. ๐Ÿ๐Ÿ•!

๐Ÿ ๐€๐ฅ๐ฅ ๐’๐ค๐ข๐ฅ๐ฅ๐ฌ ๐‚๐š๐ฆ๐ฉ (๐€๐ ๐ž๐ฌ ๐Ÿ๐Ÿ+):
This session is designed to help your player learn and practice each volleyball skill.
๐Ÿ ๐…๐”๐๐๐š๐ฆ๐ž๐ง๐ญ๐š๐ฅ๐ฌ ๐‚๐š๐ฆ๐ฉ (๐†๐ซ๐š๐๐ž๐ฌ ๐Š–๐Ÿ“):
This session provides a fun way to learn the basics of athletic movement and volleyball!

Register: https://www.rvc.net/camps


Rising Star 

Feb. 17, 2025 at Virginia Rep Center for pre-K (must be age 5) and kindergarten
5 p.m. to 6 p.m.

Students and parents will receive an introduction to performance and get to experience and explore their stage presence, playing with an ensemble, and taking direction from a Teaching Artist. It’s a fun way to dip a toe into the world of performance at a young age.

Location: 4204 Hermitage Road, Richmond, VA 23227

Website: Rising Star


SCOR-Richmond Camp: Feb. 17th-18th (5yrs-12yrs) All Sports

Half and Full-day camp options:

Location: 1385 Overbrook Rd, Richmond, VA 23220

Website: Calendar - DaySmart Recreation



Henrico

4-H Ready, Set Camp (February 18th)

Gear up for an unforgettable 4-H camp experience with this exciting full-day workshop designed for first-time 4-H campers! From outdoor skills and campfire traditions to team-building games and class exploration, this workshop introduces all the magic of 4-H camp. Whether they’re ready to conquer the ropes course or excited for the evening campfire, “Ready, Set, Camp!” is your child’s first step to creating lifelong memories at 4-H Camp!๐Ÿ•๏ธ๐Ÿ›ถ๐Ÿšต‍โ™‚๏ธ๐Ÿ”ฅThis workshop is designed for first-time 4-H campers who will be between the ages of 9 and 13 as of September 30, 2025.
Following the workshop, families will receive a $50 discount code to use toward the 2025 Henrico/Richmond City Junior 4-H Camp, scheduled for July 28–August 1. Participation in Junior 4-H Camp is optional and not required to attend this workshop.

Register now: https://bit.ly/4hreadysetcamp


West End Academy of Dance's No School Dance Camp

Looking for a fun activity for your child during the school holiday? Join us for our no-school dance camp on February 17th! Limited spots are available! Sign up today!

Register: westendacademy.com


M14 Presidents’ Day Ball Handling & Shooting Clinic

Our Presidents’ Day Ball Handling & Shooting Clinic is another opportunity for players to increase skill on their day off from school! Skills we will teach: Attack Moves Creating Space Shooting form, Footwork Moving without the ball, 1on1, 3on3 and more!!!

Register here: Presidents' Day Clinic - M14Hoops Richmond


Winter ~ Young Chefs Academy Culinary Camp

Join us as we create irresistible recipes that melt in your mouth like a snowflake. The magic comes alive as young chefs put their culinary skills to the test to produce their own mouth-watering SWEET and SAVORY creations.

Location: 2230 John Rolfe Parkway, Richmond, VA 23233

Website: Kids Culinary Camps | Young Chefs Academy